NEW Renault Captur review - the best small SUV? | What Car?

[@MLife1972]

Great review. I love the new front end but now the angular front doesn't match the curvy rear so it's not very cohesive. Disappointed with the performance so I think I'd rather go for the Kamiq.

[@ThePankrt]

The new front end looks terrible.

[@davidllewellyn5168]

Very straightforward presentation without the "noise" and professional. Thank you for addressing the "normal person" who spends their own money. Congratulations!

[@whatcar]

Thanks David! Glad you enjoyed.

[@wilmerrosenborg3581]

I work at Renault and drove this car yesterday, for those of you who think this is just a lousy ol renault, if you put it in sport mode and shift yourself with the paddles it is suprisilngly quick with its 160 hp engine. Fun little car to drive on twisty roads for sure!

[@jim5017]

Terrible idea of driving score buttons on pad.....should be watching outside car not inside

[@naferemix]

Just got a 2021 Diesel version for £12k. 40,000 miles was a bit higher than I wanted but after getting well over 60mpg even with plenty of town driving I think it makes much more sense than a hybrid for £30k+ I’ll accept not everyone’s happy with a diesel anymore, but I think they’ll be missed. It just pulls so easily in low revs. Buy used!

[@jimhughes2641]

I agree with you on diesel cars. I love the low down torque and ease of driving in diesels not to mention the extra economy. I can see the market for used diesel cars rising and lament the decision of so many manufacturers ditching them, a very premature move I think.

[@mitchreeves1]

Similar for me mate. I wanted a Suzuki Vitara (SZ5 Allgrip, mild hybrid), it's £29k new. Just got a 72 plate a couple of weeks ago with 14k on the clock for £18700! It's in amazing condition too, it's practically brand new. Getting 48mpg everywhere it seems, i love it. All the best with your Captur, you've got yourself a great deal there😉 I too miss Diesel and still think they make both financial and environmental sense for some

[@FéargalO]

Diesel still a great choice for many. Nice deal at 12k..what trim level was that?

[@etbadaboum]

'Car for living' is probably the translation from the French « Voiture à vivre » which is a bit difficult to translate. It means a car that is practical, that you like making a part of your life. Interior is also new actually because this car is close to the newly introduced Symbioz. Finally on the base trim level you got the same infotainment but on a smaller screen.

[@whatcar]

Thanks! All versions sold in the UK will get the 10.4in infotainment screen as standard, although a smaller screen will be offered in other markets.

[@etbadaboum]

@@whatcar Thanks! I didn't know that and based my assessment on continental Europe apparently.

[@raphaelmabo5014]

The interior update is very minor. Just up/down buttons for climate instead of rotary wheels, and Google in the screen. Captur, Arkana, Symbioz and Captur gets the same interior. Symbioz is just an enlarged Captur.

[@etbadaboum]

@@raphaelmabo5014 No because switching from R Link to Open R-Link forces to change all the processors and a huge junk of front electronics. Usually on midlife refresh, you don't get this.

[@thomash2806]

‘Des voitures à vivre’ was the French strap line for a long time. It means ‘cars for living’ suggesting they make life easier.

[@tradearcservices7645]

I have got one of these, the pre-facelift version, it is super to drive and I find that it performs well, off the mark and accelerates brilliantly when you need it to, I have not experienced any issues with the battery not having enough charge as reported here though. The Google operating system even tells you the price of petrol at garages as you get near to them, which is useful, it colour codes the in green or a kind of red, depending on the price. I am pleased that mine does not have the French flags in the car, I think I would have to cut them out if it did. I am currently getting just north of 55mpg, which is super for a 1600cc petrol engine car.

[@anaana-ze8rd]

A few weeks ago, I almost got killed in a Renault Clio. The brakes stopped functioning on a very steep (curvy) incline and the car started rolling back quickly. The breaks were hard as a rock! I know that previous Captures were pulled off the market for brake issues. Instead of coming out with the new models, they should fix the existing ones first!

[@daweigo6851]

Did it not have a recall at some stage, you should maybe check.? Maybe it's missed a recall fix

[@anaana-ze8rd]

@@daweigo6851 that's easier said than done. The diagnostic test showed nothing. Everything seemed perfectly fine. The car was bought in 2018. Unfortunately, back then, we were unaware of those brake issues.

[@seowebua]

How is your old clio even remotely relevant to this new car?

[@Carol......]

Because the Captur is just a higher Clio that's why !​@@seowebua

[@seowebua]

@@Carol...... not entirely. Also he is talking about Clio from some previous generation and now it's on different platform, so those old experiences are irrelevant to the modern Renault-Nissan models

[@ClevaTreva]

Why does everyone review the top-end models?... average punter won't be buying them.

[@nigel.w]

Of course, in RHD form the glovebox will be tiny.

[@Camrocok]

Why don't car companies offer bigger wheels as an option? I don't want 19 inch wheels in something this size

[@paulday8676]

A great improvement in the looks department in my opinion, but what a missed opportunity from Renault with the smaller petrol engine. I test drove a similar unit in an older model and it's just too underpowered for the size of car so ended up walking away. I dread to think how long it would take to hit 60mph with four people on board. I'd rather sacrifice a few MPG for something a bit more driveable. Should have put the 110hp unit that is used in the Dacia Jogger.

[@FéargalO]

Does the arm rest move forward?

[@simonp9075]

New Dacia Duster for me. To me Dacia now makes Renault rather pointless in my mind as it does with a lot on over priced cars today. Good on Renault for starting to bring down the prices let hope the rest do the same.

[@jdmguy44]

The problem with buying a Dacia, is you end up with a Dacia....

[@patriotbarrow]

The Duster is far less refined than even a Renault. Road noise is intrusive and cost cutting is very obvious in the ambiance and build quality. This is the trade-off. If you're ok with this, the Duster is a great car.

[@WilliamMcBride]

The duster looks quite nice though and uses most of the same parts as the captur, but I agree it doesn’t have the best build quality. Dacia aim for a more utilitarian aesthetic where as Renault are more modern and high tech.

[@ryanm347]

A Dacia is a Renault

[@DNT88_]

I was on the test drive with the new duster ! It s a garbage ! The test drive car had problem with the sensor doors , a lot of cheap plastic , the experience drive was very bumpy with the 1.2 engine, when I saw the new captur I was 😮😮😮😮 the build quality is good and materials and smell is very nice !! True is smaller inside but very comfy !! So .. I ended to buy the new captur techno 1.3 mild hibrid ! Superb motor 😊

[@chris-townson]

I wish Renault would give a heated windscreen option in the UK. Skoda and Nissan (and of course Ford) manage it.

[@wayneheyes4934]

There’s no heated windscreen ?

[@chris-townson]

@@wayneheyes4934 Nope. Renault only offer it as an option in their bigger cars like the Rafale. You can get it as on option on Captur competitors like the Juke, Kamiq and Puma.

[@FéargalO]

@@wayneheyes4934 Bizarre but yes there is no heated windscreen just heated rear window...also for some unknown reason they removed the 360 degree surround cameras in this facelift version.

[@wayneheyes4934]

@@FéargalO that’s crazy!

[@mikadavies660]

How about a test of Renault Captur vs Renault Scenic. Because to me it is looking like BEVs are getting down to the prices of Hybrids and ICE

[@mrm5183]

The Scenic is 20k more expensive almost double the price so not really a good comparison. The one of ordered is almost £47k

[@N1ckZ]

Renault Austral vs Renault Scenic is the only comparison that makes sense.

[@ukaszkowalski5397]

What are boot diffs (capacity) between 145hev vs 160hp petrol and rear seats in normal position ?

[@FéargalO]

Looks like a spare wheel is standard on the top trim..always good to have.

[@stewartbrown6869]

Brilliant review very well spoken clear and all boxes covered and great on the money and trim levels like his stlyle of a review

[@mumwifeteacher]

The 6 speed manual transmission sounds like the only fun thing about the car.

[@anthonyhemsworth7417]

Had a 2020 captur and loved it just swapped it yesterday to a pre facelift brand new 2024 captur techno and love it even more than my 2020, i kinda miss the rev counter though ( i dont know why just do) but love everything else, its so nice to drive, and ive basically got it for the same amount of money as i was paying for my 2020 version as renault were doing really good deals to shift stock so winner winner for me

[@KasperWalterQ5]

What engine do u have ?

[@anthonyhemsworth7417]

@KasperWalterQ5 I have the techno 90, it's not the quickest but its enough for me

[@KasperWalterQ5]

@anthonyhemsworth7417 In Romania I can't choose that engine, only the mild Hybrid 140 or mild Hybrid 160 on the techno version, only on the Evolution I can choose TCe 90, and it's 19.450 €, the mild Hybrid 140 Techno 23.000 €

[@norwegianzound]

The glove box on this is on the right hand side. UK versions will be half the size as French manufacturers are notorious for doing the minimum when transferring the steering wheel.

[@robking6968]

Interior looks far nicer than a T-Cross. Strange comment by the reviewer who I usually think is one of the best.

[@waynephatg]

Yeah the T Cross is very bland inside.

[@waynephatg]

I'd prefer this over any of the VAG offerings. I have the Clio hybrid and it's far far better than the polo. Renault are on form at the minute.

[@mumwifeteacher]

Even the quickest 0-60 version would be considered massively slow in the states. Pick up trucks would be literally running you over on hills and stoplights.

[@lowfeelsblvd]

Our roads aren't 40ft wide and straight for 100 miles though, and our cars don't weigh 3 tons. 140bhp is perfectly adequate for 90% of driving in Europe.

[@GBCandCKC]

At least we don't get shot at here.

[@haddonmacdonald3824]

Had a drive in one of those cars last Friday and I loved it so ordering this car at Christmas 😊

[@mgcreative1754]

Ive just order an Alpine in the blue, looking forward to getting it!

[@GBCandCKC]

And.....?

[@thewalrus6833]

" It's telling me I'm a safe driver " he says while fiddling with the screen while he's driving 😂

[@PD-cn7xd]

How can you compare Vw t cross to this new Renault captur?? Quality in t cross is better?? Where? Probably the most advanced is stick of manual handbrake ha ha. And also drivetrain in t cross petrol only. Vw is years behind compared to other manufacturers if you are taking hybrids. Renault have no issues with their hybrid system from launch. We all know very well of DSG failures on almost epic scales. And infotainment system is also better in captur. And price .Vw t cross 1.5tsi DSG is over £30000 .That’s real value for money😂

[@N1ckZ]

There are no DSG failures, the VW software is better than Renault's, it's no longer 2021. The VW is way faster and has way more engine options, but the Renault looks better.

[@vp272]

Looks great but Renault have too many similar looking (exterior) and sized cars now. Nice to see entry level prices have been kept low!

[@howardtowler6146]

Always had fords .. after my last fiesta was stolen in 2022 got a MK1 Renault captur .. has more leg room , bigger boot, ten times more comfortable, more head room, and all round electric windows, and a decent media screen. Would not go back ever

[@batuhanocbe549]

As a previous owner of the Captur with the 18" wheels, those 19" wheels will be a huge pain in the bottom region for sure. The interior is still a carry over from 2020 Clio. Boot space is like half of what a Ford Puma offers. Overall a very disappointing car.

[@infeltk]

LOL Puma 456l, Captur non-hybrid 536l, hybrid 440. Better is Captur

[@GBCandCKC]

​@@infeltkhybrid is 328l in normal position e.g. 4 passengers

[@stefanfilipovic2551]

I have late 2023 model, far more beautiful then this version, it’s just my opinion

[@alanduffell6820]

Why are they persisting with the 90bhp tce when Dacia are offering the same 1.0 tce but with 110bhp in the Sandero and the Jogger. This would take at least a second off the 12.4 secs 0 to 60 time.

[@infeltk]

You can choose another engine

[@N1ckZ]

Nissan Juke has the same platform and the 1.0 engine as the Captur but it makes 115hp.

[@radam2818]

Great job by renault on this facelift. Nice looking and practical interior worthy of a voiture à vivre.

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the video review, I recommend Techno trim 😊

[@bigpete111100]

Had two French cars Had serious issues with both of them which has unfortunately put me off french cars for life

[@thomasfarrell7911]

Did both cars have four wheels? Do you now avoid cars with four wheels?

[@Kayvoyager]

Generally speaking your affirmation is valabil for any country producing cars. It depends on models and reliability and of course on how lucky you are. French cars are not the performance types nor the luxury ones but despite the general impression of medium low quality, Renault made pretty good technical quality and reliability cars, not performant by any means but reliable. Now depends what you need the car for, like always. Renault is good for general needs, any deviation (luxury, performance, etc ) implies another market research.

[@waynephatg]

Same with all brands. I know someone with a Seat which is never out the dealer. Utter junk. Won't start, infotainment fails etc. I've always anti French cars but I've had a few Peugeots and now the new Clio hybrid. I chose the Clio over a Polo as the Clio beats the Polo on just about every area.

[@nigel.w]

IMO, the abandonment of the 1.3 petrol is a mistake.

[@laurradu868]

On some markets is still available. For how long, don't know.

[@cowtc]

Seems marketing strategy. Even though the starting price is lower, the entry engine is unattractive, most people will want the better hybrid which is £3k more

[@nigel.w]

@@cowtc The hybrid is the same as in the pre-facelift, and was (is) widely considered a poor system.

[@nigel.w]

@@laurradu868 Doesn't help those who live in a market where it's not offered!

[@GlowingTube]

Renault in Australia is basically finished. Expensive, poor dealer footprint and support.

[@BRi-qz2ic]

Peugeot from the front Dacia in the middle and I’m gonna say Lexus lights on the back .. all v v random

[@djowsvideos]

A 4-speed!?!?!? Not that I don’t appreciate it, but I’ve never heard about it in mid-2020s

[@waynephatg]

It's not. The trip motor also has two speeds. I've got the same set up in the Clio. It's more like 8.

[@Pac-76]

Someone needs to explain the difference in navigating around the tv set and using a mobile phone .

[@annecy49]

Cute steering wheel.

[@joe80ss]

Dacia stepway extreme trim beats it. 😂

[@ellisrochlin2267]

captur will end production now symbioz has arrived

[@Steve-gc5nt]

Way nicer looking than the awkward Puma.

[@infeltk]

And more space inside

[@JohnKane-bq9bt]

whats the real mpg on that car in long drive

[@lowfeelsblvd]

My mum has one, on a trip to Cornwall last we got about 57mpg with 2 passengers and a boot full of luggage. If you drive motorways you could get 58-59 I bet.

[@FéargalO]

This is the same screen the megane e-tech should have had at launch

[@gunmeat1]

Wireless phone charger is underneath the console

[@jermineprince9188]

That is very good looking vehicle inside and out, that brand of vehicle is not popular here in Guyana.

[@Mandrag0ras]

Capture? There is no Capture Renault model.

[@christaylor5300]

The sound of that door closing 😱😱😱 sounds awful and the usual Renault hollowness and tinny sound

[@waynephatg]

It's better built than the Polo I looked at. You can't go off door sounds anymore. Even the new Golf sounds tinny. My old mk2 golf make a good noise though.

[@markdawson4625]

Great explanation of how manufacturers trick us with ‘their figures’, very well demonstrated here by the boot size. I’d say disingenuous at best.

[@anaana-ze8rd]

As a long time driver I find these new cars hideous. 1.Why are they constantly pushing these American sized cars on European narrow roads (and parking spots)? 2. Visibility is poor to the point where you can't see a wall, a roundabout or a child standing in front/by the car. 3. What's with all these sensors constantly beeping for no reasons? It rains? Yeah, I'm not blind. 'Two meters until I hit the wall?' Well, if the whole car wasn't a giant blind spot, there'd be no need for sensors in the first place. When driving in reverse I can see the Mount Everest, the Sun, the Moon and the stars, but not the road! 4. Not allowed to talk on your mobile phone while driving? But, it's perfectly fine to use a touch screen while driving 150km/h. No, not distracting at all.. I won't even go into DPF, Ad-blue, brake & rust issues. The list is too long. If only these modern car-designers loved driving as much as they love technology..

[@ryanm347]

We like them Renault is French not American

[@doriangray8032]

You obviously didn't drive an American size SUV, this is not even an SUV this is a crossover. Small in comparison to American cars. And why let's say it has to do a lot with the success of the 1st generation Nissan Qashqai (built in GB)

[@DFlemming]

What the idiotic public demands, gets!

[@lowfeelsblvd]

1. It's about the size of a previous Megane. 2. Nonsense 3. Safety, and you can turn them off 4. You can talk on your mobile phone, as long as it's wirelessly which this car allows you to do 5. Ok boomer

[@maidinulster]

@@lowfeelsblvdlol, well said

[@robertwalker1742]

For that price, Renault, or Volvo XC40, I know where my money would go

[@Steve-gc5nt]

Renault?

[@doriangray8032]

CX40 for 20000? Where? Will buy a few of them then (and sell for a double)

[@lowfeelsblvd]

The XC40 costs 10k more, what are you on about?

[@ryanm347]

My 2017 a class does 68mpg

[@0bzen22]

These stupid safety systems are there to get some extra Euro NCAP brownie points. And that's why most manufacturer give you an option to disable the most annoying ones. It's like the start&Stop. You cannot usually disable them permanently (it registers as a 'fault'), but you have a button that you have to press everytime you start the car. Now how stupid is this, adding 'safety' features that are actually very distracting, annoying, and that most driver would want to instantly switch off. Lane-keeping assist, speed limit warnings, even collision warning (when on a small country lane), these are extremely annoying, even potentially dangerous, and it's treating the driver as if he is a child. Thankfully, I don't get the speed limit warning in my car beeping at me, but I do have the lane keeping assist grabbing the wheel sometimes, even when it's suppose to be off (there is still a 'safety' that will kick it on when the car things you're heading for a bit of offroad).

[@F-MK96]

What are you talking about the T-roc has way less interior quality no soft touches at all...

[@whatcar]

T-Roc wasn’t very nice inside when originally launched, but was overhauled and now has a pretty smart interior by class standards with lots of soft-touch plastic.

[@waynephatg]

Not a fan of VW at all. Over rated and people need to wake up to this.

[@mariojager43]

looks like a Vauxhall.

[@Kazan786]

Car price going down😮 that's fishy 😅🐟

[@korousheskandari2598]

viva france .i hope one day can buy new car

[@CosgroveNotts]

Reminds me of a Duster

[@MrFlazz99]

No diesel - no good. The hybrid will be thirsty whenever it's not leaning upon the little electric reserve. Hard uncomfortable seats - what on earth happened to Renault?! They used to be fabulous back in the old rust-bomb days and even relatively recently I took my mk3 Clio for granted, but then any occasional passengers would immediately comment upon how smooth it was. Then I bought a 2014 Fiesta and THAT is DREADFUL by comparison. The environmental and safety mullahs have ruined driving, but that's the idea - make driving less accessible to ordinary people (because of course we will all live in 15-minute cities and never need to go anywhere anyway), thereby freeing up the pleb-crowded roads for the deserving few. I sometimes wonder if the NCAP isn't altogether unintentionally similar to another four-lettered abbreviation beginning with N (although the other abbreviation actually wanted to make motoring easier). Now I'll be banned for being both islamophobic and populist - that algorithm robot is a clever fellow.

[@Truthbomb918]

The front is very hyundai ioniq 5

[@1981zayn]

Sponsored by Renault 😂

[@graemetaylor629]

too expensive

[@mikadavies660]

The Captur just highlights the fact that the nasty plastic Dacia range is overpriced.

[@Steve-gc5nt]

Er, not really.

[@JohnSmith-qg3jb]

It’s absolutely hideous. Design language completely lost.

[@christophergraham1568]

Go for the Ford Puma. Atleast you will not suffer with electrical issues

[@lowfeelsblvd]

No the engine will just blow up at 70k miles because of the wet belt haha

[@waynephatg]

That's more likely to be the other way round these days.

[@donlaight5943]

Mitsubishi asx

[@Ummo2850]

Pwices, wenault

[@WillROgilvie]

It’s ugly now 😢

[@bamac2008]

4 speed auto? 😂😂

[@laurradu868]

Is more complex than that. This gearbox has 15 modes of working, in tandem with the electric motors.